Sometimes I plan a project and think I have a real clear idea how it will go, then something happens.
Recently I did a Back Basting Needleturn Applique piece. Pretty straightforward. It was a basket with a couple flowers and a heart.
The first step is to trace the design on the wrong side of the foundation fabric. I wish I had a picture to show you, but maybe I can explain it. I laid my background fabric onto the light box and thought I had lined up my basket to fit diagonally from corner to opposite corner. So I guess the fabric slipped or I moved the pattern. Nevertheless, my drawing was not on a true diagonal. It was a little skewed to one side.
When it came time to square it up and add the finishing touches, there were some gaps along two corners. Uh-oh! So I had to get creative!
I simply decided to start adding borders and working to get it square. I was really pleased with how it turned out. You will note that the corners are not alike.
It is square but it gives an illusion of being a little off center. I was able to take a very traditional pattern and turn it into a modern version.
I faced the piece instead of adding a binding. I am a happy camper!
-sandi
Recently I did a Back Basting Needleturn Applique piece. Pretty straightforward. It was a basket with a couple flowers and a heart.
The first step is to trace the design on the wrong side of the foundation fabric. I wish I had a picture to show you, but maybe I can explain it. I laid my background fabric onto the light box and thought I had lined up my basket to fit diagonally from corner to opposite corner. So I guess the fabric slipped or I moved the pattern. Nevertheless, my drawing was not on a true diagonal. It was a little skewed to one side.
When it came time to square it up and add the finishing touches, there were some gaps along two corners. Uh-oh! So I had to get creative!
I simply decided to start adding borders and working to get it square. I was really pleased with how it turned out. You will note that the corners are not alike.
I faced the piece instead of adding a binding. I am a happy camper!
-sandi
